Chapter 280 The Big Announcement

"Tai Cang, look at them. I don't want to believe it but I think their relationship is not normal", the second elder of the Lu clan spoke to Lu Tai Cang through mental communication.

"Second elder, what do you propose then?", Lu Tai Cang asked after hearing the voice of their second elder inside his mind.

"Tai Cang, we need to talk with Zhan Chen. He must give us a definite answer about what is going on between him and our Mingxi", second elder spoke. Lu Tai Cang nodded his head and looked towards the location where Zhan Chen and Lu Mingxi were sitting. Both of them were deep in conversation and there a happy smile hung on the face of Lu Mingxi.

'What is the point in asking about their relationship? It is a given that our Mingxi has already fallen for this evil brat's claws', he thought to himself.

"Zhan Chen, who do you think the culprit is? I have received the news yesterday but it is unbelievable to think that a little girl can do such things", Lu Mingxi spoke as she looked towards Zhan Chen.

"I think you have heard the right news. The said little girl is indeed responsible for yesterday's incident", Zhan Chen spoke.

"For now, wait a little. Everything will be clear once the Spirit palace experts come", he added further.

Their wait didn't last long as the Spirit palace experts shown themselves after a while. A gigantic lotus shaped treasure came flying towards the venue which amazed the crowd present.

"A heaven grade treasure", Zhan Chen murmured as the lotus shaped treasure stopped at the middle of the venue.

"We welcome palace master", the warriors of the Spirit palace shouted loudly. All of them knelt in respect when the lotus shaped treasure stopped in the middle of the venue.

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Few robust looking old men stepped out of the flying treasure first. A surprised expression appeared on Zhan Chen's face after he saw through their cultivation level. "All of these old things are emperors", he muttered while keeping an eye on the lotus shaped treasure.

The last to step out was a middle aged man. Two princess of the Spirit palace were also accompanying him as all three of them flew out from the flying treasure.

"Everyone, thank you for having some patience with my Spirit palace. As promised, we have managed to find out the culprit behind yesterday's incident", the middle aged man spoke as his voice amplified in the air.

"Please look at the stone pillar. This girl is the one who has caused the death of fourteen participants", he spoke and pointed his hand towards the stone pillar.

The vivid image of Long Xinyu appeared on the stone pillar and a commotion immediately started among the crowd. Many were in disbelief as they couldn't beleive that such a lovely girl could kill so many young talents.

"Palace master, where is she now? This little bitch most pay for killing my grandson", an aggrieved cultivator asked from the crowd. A wild aura surged to the surrounding as everyone became aware of the cultivation level of the cultivator.

"Senior, please hold your fury. We have checked throughly but it seems like the little girl has escaped from the forest", the palace master of the Spirit palace replied. Some other cultivators asked few more questions and he had to pacify them one by one.

"Everyone, please hold your grief. Our Spirit palace is looking for the girl at this moment. You should also try on your own and inform us if you find any clue", the palace master of the Spirit palace spoke.

"Now, elder Huo from my Spirit palace will take over from here on. He will be responsible for arranging all the matters related to the award ceremony", he spoke before leaving towards the place where his daughters were sitting.

"This year, there are several changes in the grand sect competition and the awards are also no exception. I promise, all of you will be surprised when I announce the awards for the top hundred participants", an expert from the Spirit palace rose into the sky and announced to the crowd present.

"The awards can wait a little as we must first welcome the second princess of the imperial family. She will hand over the awards personally to all the participants in the top hundred list", he added further. A large cheer came from the crowd as the young participants became really excited. Some older experts also couldn't hide their urge as they waited for the second princess to appear infront of the crowd.

A beauty came flying towards the center after elder Huo made his announcement. She was not wearing any ornament yet her mere presence made the crowd breathless.

'ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ NovelB(i)n. ᴄᴏᴍ',

Xie Lanying looked towards the crowd after reaching near elder Huo. A spell bound expression appeared on many cultivators' faces after they saw her looking towards them.

"Her nine lotus exquisite body is really something else. I can feel my blood boiling even though she is covering her face with a veil", Zhan Chen thought to himself.

"The participants who are in the top hundred list, please come forward. As the imperial family representative, I have a good news for you all", Xie Lanying spoke.

"This witch is upto something", Zhan Chen muttered and left the side of Lu Mingxi. A questioning look appeared on his face as he saw the smiling Xie Lanying.

"Little brother, you are looking great. I have been planning to meet you since the start of the competition but you seem to be busy all the time", she looked towards Zhan Chen with a teasing look on her face.

"What! Little brother", Zhan Chen felt speechless after hearing her adress towards him. An evil fire burnt fiercely in his loin as he looked at the charming witch infront of him.

"Good morning, princess. I am fortunate that you are willing to call me little brother", Zhan Chen spoke politely after reigning on his urges. He knew that Xie Lanying was using a bewitching technique but he behaved like as if he had not noticed it.

A startled expression appeared on Xie Lanying 's face as she looked towards Zhan Chen. She smiled slightly and looked other way to mask her surprised expression.

"There are total eighty six participants left from the original hundred. The next announcement will be for the seveny six participants who are not among the top ten", elder Huo announced.

"Each of the participant will get two hundred profound grade spirit stones, twenty earth grade spirit stones and two nirvan grade spirit stones.

Each of the participant will be awarded with three Meridian strengthening pills and three Sky mist pills", he added further.

A commotion immediately started among the crowd after they heard the announcement. There were look of amazement and envy on crowd's faces as they looked towards the top hundred participants.